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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,322.92, 25,981.53 and 6,227.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,322.92, 25,981.53 and 6,227.54 is: 9,340.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,322.92 : 25,981.53 = 6,227.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,322.92/25,981.53 = 6,227.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,322.92x = 25,981.53 × 6,227.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,322.92x = 161,800,887.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,800,887.43/17,322.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,340.28

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